New College Lanarkshire music students bank on Loch Lomond release to help underprivileged kids

direct to your inboxChristmas is now just around the corner - and, once again, the public will have a whole new set of rules to get used to.Guidelines for what will be allowed over the festive period were thrown into confusion this week amid rising infection rates in parts of the country and warnings that the NHS could soon become overwhelmed.The escalating situation has led the government to hammer down on its advice during Christmas.Christmas bubbles will still be allowed - but the devolved nation's have each issued their own advice on how to celebrate this year, with the overall message that Christmas needs to be much smaller than usual.Despite some discrepancies arising with the 'four nation approach', the government leaders of each

direct to your inbox Readers of the Manchester Evening News have been reacting to the announcement that Greater Manchester Police will be placed in ‘special measures’ following a damning inspection report. In an exclusive report published last night, the M.E.N revealed how Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for policing has escalated GMP into what is officially known as the ‘national oversight process’.

The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on Thursday voted to seat Rep. Kathleen Rice on a coveted committee over her New York colleague Rep.

North Korean defectors will face further obstacles to escape Kim Jong-un’s dictatorship as South Korea moves to stop infiltrators, it has been reported.

Dua Lipa is set to join tomorrow night’s (December 19) edition of Saturday Night Live as the musical guest – watch a promo video for the episode below.Announced last month alongside last week’s guests Bruce Springsteen and Timothée Chalamet, tomorrow’s show will see Lipa bring her second album ‘Future Nostalgia’ to the series after her initial planned SNL performance back in March was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.In the new promo video, Lipa is joined by this weekend’s guest host Kristen Wiig and SNL castmember Kate McKinnon, who explains the many goings-on of 2020 to the pair.Watch it in advance of tomorrow’s show below.Since the release of ‘Future Nostalgia’ back in March, Dua Lipa has shared a host of videos, TV performances

Super Smash Bros Ultimate fans have taken to Twitter to declare their love for Sephiroth Kirby – a new character mash-up available in the latest Fighters Pass update and DLC.Kirby’s copy ability has led to some quirky combinations in the game since the very first iteration of Smash Bros. His visual alterations are always a cause of excitement when new characters are revealed – with fans wondering which parts of their aesthetic the little pink hero will inherit.Okay, now I HAVE to play FF7R.

Emmerdale actress Charley Webb has expressed her anger after hearing the reasons behind Jesy Nelson leaving Little Mix. The 32-year-old, who is best known for playing Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap, took to her Instagram story to to speak about the news and revealed that she fears for her children's futures after hearing about Jesy's departure from the band.

Luke Wilson is game for reprising his role in the third Legally Blonde movie — but he isn’t attached to it just yet.Famous Celebrity Families“Of course [I’d do it],” Wilson, 49, exclusively told Us Weekly. “As for the Legally Blonde that we’re hearing about now — I don’t know anything than the usual man on the street.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer accepts he may have to temporarily break up the defensive partnership of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof to protect them from injury.Maguire, 27, became the first Manchester United outfield player since Gary Pallister in 1994-95 to play every minute in a Premier League campaign last season and he has not missed a minute in their 12 league games this term.Lindelof, 26, has partnered Maguire in all but one league match - the 6-1 trouncing by Tottenham - and only missed three last season.Solskjaer was unable to name a centre-back on the bench at Sheffield United as Axel Tuanzebe, Eric Bailly and even the forgettable Marcos Rojo are all injured.

Katie Holmes has plenty to celebrate - not least her 42nd birthday!The actress will ring in her big day on Friday and in preparation, she shared a festive throwback photo on Instagram. MORE: Katie Holmes sparks reaction with rare photo of daughter SuriKatie is gearing up for a snowy Christmas in New York with her daughter Suri Cruise, 14, and she was reminiscing about her past holidays with the snapshot. WATCH: Katie Holmes shares sweet video of daughter Suri In the photo, Katie was adding baubles to a tree and had her head thrown back as though she was laughing. She gave fans a glimpse of her toned tummy in a short top and shirt and there was a roaring fire in the background.Katie surprisingly thanked her Dawson's Creek co-star,

Ozzy Osbourne‘s next studio album is set to feature an all-star cast of backing musicians, including members of Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica.Producer and guitarist Andrew Watt says the group are “about halfway through” recording the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Ordinary Man’.The new band, Watt explained in a new interview, features Ozzy on vocals, himself on guitar, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo on bass, and Taylor Hawkins and Chad Smith sharing drumming duties.“There’s a bunch of people involved,” Watt told Guitar World.

Kilmarnock celebrity chef and renowned DJ Michael Kilkie has released a new cook book with a fundraising focus. During lockdown, culinary star Michael set up a daily recipe page on Facebook and amassed a huge army of foodie fans who asked if there were plans to turn the recipes into a book.And he has done just that with The Catherine McEwan Foundation – run by close friend Derek McEwan – set to benefit.The book is entitled ‘Prep.

Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley seat at next year’s Scottish Elections after clinching the nomination for Labour.

Apple and Epic Games is still ongoing, receiving several updates as several motions have been denied.The presiding judge, Thomas Hixson, outlined the rules surrounding Tim Cook’s testimony in his order, prohibiting the four-hour limit Apple had planned to impose. He also confirmed that software engineering chief Craig Federighi will have to take part in the case.

Tunnock's Teacakes. The beer firm, which is based in the city's east end, say the new beer is part of a new ' Biscuit Tin ' range.

"Seven people were arrested for offences under the health protection regulations. There were no reports of any injuries."The incident happened just 24 hours after London was put under tough Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions on Wednesday, with pubs and restaurants closed across the capital ahead of Christmas holidays.

Covid-fighting restrictions that would have seen bars and restaurants close.Revellers flocked to the city for a booze-up ahead of Christmas break, causing chaos that forced police to handle one woman in the middle of the street.Partygoers were also snapped sitting down on ground in the December cold in a dishevelled state.Several students were also seen carrying cans as they walked through the city centre, with others posing for pics before going inside a bar.Some of those snapped appeared to not be wearing face masks, an image that is likely to anger those in Tier 3 areas.York managed to swerve Tier 3 restrictions but much of the country has been plunged into the crackdown category just a week before the festive season.Much of England is

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is ready to see his squad boosted by a host of returning players.

New details have emerged in the brutal 2011 Christmas day attack that shook the Grapevine, Texas, community after a father dressed as Santa gunned down his entire family over reported financial struggles and a drift from his wife and children. Police believe 56-year-old Aziz Yazdanpanah was dressed up as Santa Claus when he fatally shot his wife, their two teenage children and three other family members inside an apartment in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Grapevine at a Christmas party nearly 10 years ago.  A friend of the family told Fox Nation host Nancy Grace this week that Yazdanpanah's house had entered into foreclosure prior to the incident, which came shortly after he separated from his wife.

For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter hereTwo stars will be placed in public squares in Wigan and Leigh as a 'big thank you' to NHS workers and other frontline staff for their work in the pandemic.One star will be placed in Believe Square, in front of Wigan Library, and the other star will be put outside the town hall in Leigh, the council leader said.Labour councillor David Molyneux, the leader of Wigan council, announced the plans for the two stars at a meeting held via video conference on Wednesday.He said: "When the time is right and circumstances allow, I intend that we will place two stars as a big thank you that all these people have done during this vital time in 2020 and going forward into

adding a second child to their family, according to Us Weekly. "Joe and Sophie are already trying to have another baby," a source told the magazine.